Swapmeets and Toyfairs Calendar

In conjunction with Warners Exhibitions,
Here is your chance to win one of four Adult tickets to theThe London Festival of Railway Modelling 2018 Exhibition
on Sat 24th - Sun 25th March 2018
at Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, Greater London N22 7AY.

Visitors can enjoy over 40 hand-picked layouts from around the globe and in excess of 100 exhibitors to browse and purchase from. The vast selection of trade covers those ‘must-have’ items to ‘specialist’ items in rarer scales and gauges. Don't miss the expert demonstrations and meet the BRM magazine team. Sponsored and supported by Bachmann Europe, Graham Farish and the Model Railway Club

In conjunction with Leamington and Warwick Model Railway Society,
Here is your chance to win one of three Family tickets to theLeamington and Warwick MRS 2018 Exhibition
on Sat 3rd March - Sun 4th March 2018
at Leamington Spa College, Warwick New Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 5JE.

The third year at our new venue and we are learning and improving the way we layout the exhibition to improve the visitor experience. The college is centrally located, on bus routes giving access from a wide area and within walking distance of the railway station or you can use the free minibus shuttle service that will operate. There is a large free car park onsite and overflow parking available. The college catering staff operate the refectory restuarant at affordable prices.

This calendar covers many of the Swapmeets and Toyfairs in the forthcoming months. If your event is not listed just complete the SUBMISSION FORM with your details and we will add them on the next regular update.

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2018030420180304Europe/LondonSteven Clements Fairs - Eastleigh Toy and Train Collectors FairThe major toy and train fair in Hampshire. Up to 100 trading tables. Easy access - just 5 minutes from the M3 -Large Off road car park plus overflow parking area. THIS IS A NEW VENUE LOCATED LESS THAN 2 MILES FROM THE FLEMING PARK LEISURE CENTRE. It is the same venue used for the Eastleigh Model Rail ExhibitionBarton Peveril Sixth Form College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Steven Clements Fairs
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Steven Clements Fairs - Eastleigh Toy and Train Collectors FairBarton Peveril Sixth Form College,
Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire

The major toy and train fair in Hampshire. Up to 100 trading tables. Easy access - just 5 minutes from the M3 -Large Off road car park plus overflow parking area. THIS IS A NEW VENUE LOCATED LESS THAN 2 MILES FROM THE FLEMING PARK LEISURE CENTRE. It is the same venue used for the Eastleigh Model Rail Exhibition

Now is the time to get your selling table booked or your diary filled to buy collectibles from ranges of Diecast , Aircraft and Classic Toys including action models to model railways in popular scales and gauges. With new issues and ranges of historic items , paperwork and books on subjects to match there should be something for everyone

2018030420180304Europe/LondonRay Heard Model Railways - Newton Abbot Train and Toy FairThe event at the Racecourse is now one of the largest Train & Toy Fairs in the South West, with over 60 traders with over 140 tables selling the best in Railway Models, from locomotives, rolling stock and accessories, together with collectables, diecast, soldiers, and other memorable toys. Now increased in size incorporating a additional floor of traders, the event with good catering, large free car park is a show not to be missed.Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon Ray Heard Model Railways
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Ray Heard Model Railways - Newton Abbot Train & Toy FairNewton Abbot Racecourse,
Newton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon

The event at the Racecourse is now one of the largest Train & Toy Fairs in the South West, with over 60 traders with over 140 tables selling the best in Railway Models, from locomotives, rolling stock and accessories, together with collectables, diecast, soldiers, and other memorable toys. Now increased in size incorporating a additional floor of traders, the event with good catering, large free car park is a show not to be missed. MORE DETAILS HERE...

This is a long established event and has always been a firm favourite with Collectors and Enthusiasts. Many top traders attending. Buy, Sell or Exchange your Toys and Models including new and pre-owned Model Railways in most gauges, Diecast, Meccano, Tinplate Toys, Scalextric, Sci-Fi, Trade Cards etc. This is a superb ground floor venue with flat unloading for Traders and excellent Free Public Parking facilities for 100's of cars. Come and join us at this excellent show.

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2018030720180307Europe/LondonJoe Lock Model Railways - Hertford Toy and Train FairNew event in the county town of Hertford. The county town of Hertford is served by rail connections from both Kings Cross and Liverpool Street and has a large bus station. The school is situated just at the side of the town and has ample free parking on site. We look forward to seeing collectors, both old and new. This is the Hertfordshire event where you can buy, sell or swop models and get valuations on your old traditional toys.Richard Hale School, Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire Joe Lock Model Railways
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Joe Lock Model Railways - Hertford Toy & Train FairRichard Hale School,
Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire

New event in the county town of Hertford. The county town of Hertford is served by rail connections from both Kings Cross and Liverpool Street and has a large bus station. The school is situated just at the side of the town and has ample free parking on site. We look forward to seeing collectors, both old and new. This is the Hertfordshire event where you can buy, sell or swop models and get valuations on your old traditional toys.

Largest Toy collectors fair in the North East, great selection of Trains, Dinky Toys, Model Soldiers etc. Modern cafe, free parking, buy, sell and swap. Large working train lay out.

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2018031120180311Europe/LondonRetro Ronnie Fairs - Retro Ronnie Toy Fair***Brand New Event*** A fantastic new show in an amazing venue. A great selection of quality Traders selling a vast array of Vintage Toys, Model Trains, Planes and Automobiles. Sci-Fi Models and a whole lot more. Should you have any items you wish to have valued or sell please bring them along where any of our Traders will be willing to help you. A great day out for all the family.Swindon Town Football Club, The Energy Check County Ground, County Road, Swindon, Wiltshire Retro Ronnie Fairs
Sun 11th -
Retro Ronnie Fairs - Retro Ronnie Toy FairSwindon Town Football Club,
The Energy Check County Ground, County Road, Swindon, Wiltshire

***Brand New Event*** A fantastic new show in an amazing venue. A great selection of quality Traders selling a vast array of Vintage Toys, Model Trains, Planes and Automobiles. Sci-Fi Models and a whole lot more. Should you have any items you wish to have valued or sell please bring them along where any of our Traders will be willing to help you. A great day out for all the family.

Worthings finest single site display of trains and diecast from a multitude of vendors and dealers. Trains from Hornby , Bachman , Trix and Tri-Ang , Classix Base Toys and Corgi new and best pre-owned diecasts. Classic and vintage toys dependent on dealers. Plenty of books on related subjects. U14 Accompanied children Free admission, single hall with two running classic loose lay train layouts running.

Hook's monthly toy and train collectors fair good food, good diecast, good railway, couldnt get much better for £1

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2018031720180317Europe/LondonIrish Railway Record Society (London Area) - Transport Collectors' Market£3/person ; £1 after 1.30. The Transport Collectors' Market was established in 1980 and has become a popular London transport sales events. Enthusiast groups, niche specialists and transport traders offer a unique selection of sales stands offering old and new BOOKS, MAGAZINES, MAPS, TIMETABLES, POSTCARDS, TICKETS, PHOTOGRAPHS, DVD, DRAWINGS, MODELS, SMALL RELICS etc It's a great opportunity to view so much together and fill those gaps in your collection.Chiswick Town Hall, Heathfield Terrace, Chiswick, Greater London Irish Railway Record Society (London Area)
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Irish Railway Record Society (London Area) - Transport Collectors' MarketChiswick Town Hall,
Heathfield Terrace, Chiswick, Greater London

£3/person ; £1 after 1.30. The Transport Collectors' Market was established in 1980 and has become a popular London transport sales events. Enthusiast groups, niche specialists and transport traders offer a unique selection of sales stands offering old and new BOOKS, MAGAZINES, MAPS, TIMETABLES, POSTCARDS, TICKETS, PHOTOGRAPHS, DVD, DRAWINGS, MODELS, SMALL RELICS etc It's a great opportunity to view so much together and fill those gaps in your collection. MORE DETAILS HERE...

Hawkinge (For East Kent and Canterbury)'s SATURDAY event of finest single site display of trains and diecast from a selection of vendors and dealers. Trains from Hornby , Bachman , Trix and Tri-Ang , Classix Base Toys and Corgi new and best pre-owned diecasts. Classic and vintage toys dependent on dealers. Plenty of books on related subjects. U14 Accompanied children Free admission, Follow on Dates for 2017 : Saturdays 6th May, 8th July, 28th October, 16th December

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2018031720180317Europe/LondonChris Dyer Fairs - Hereford Toy and Train SaleUp to 90 tables packed by top traders from as far west as Cornwall and as far north as Teeside. Plenty of parking (nominal £1 fee); level and easy access and a great cafe which is located in the main entrance foyer. A great event in a great venue!Hereford Leisure Centre, Holmer Road, Hereford, Herefordshire Chris Dyer Fairs
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Chris Dyer Fairs - Hereford Toy & Train SaleHereford Leisure Centre,
Holmer Road, Hereford, Herefordshire

Up to 90 tables packed by top traders from as far west as Cornwall and as far north as Teeside. Plenty of parking (nominal £1 fee); level and easy access and a great cafe which is located in the main entrance foyer. A great event in a great venue!

The Best and Friendliest in Wiltshire - Devizes' own dedicated Weekend Toy and Train collectors fair - right in the Market Place. Free parking and homemade catering. Good selection of dealers from all over the country bring buy and sell at this one! NOTE REVISED OPENING HOURS!

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2018031820180318Europe/LondonTownsend Toy and Train Fairs - Ashfield Toy and Train FairOur 'Flagship-Friendly Fez' Swapmeet is now established as a great smaller(Ap.100 tables)fair.Excellent access, good major road links, bus or train just 3 minutes walk.Refreshments (incl. Full breakfasts).Free parking. Earlybird available. Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down'Memory Lane'.Acc.U/16'sfree.Now in its 7th year and proving a real hit with public and a good variety of traders who provide plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail & diecast.Festival Hall, Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Townsend Toy and Train Fairs
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Townsend Toy & Train Fairs - Ashfield Toy and Train FairFestival Hall,
Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Our 'Flagship-Friendly Fez' Swapmeet is now established as a great smaller(Ap.100 tables)fair.Excellent access, good major road links, bus or train just 3 minutes walk.Refreshments (incl. Full breakfasts).Free parking. Earlybird available. Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down'Memory Lane'.Acc.U/16'sfree.Now in its 7th year and proving a real hit with public and a good variety of traders who provide plenty of bargains with a good mix of rail & diecast.

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2018031820180318Europe/LondonChris Dyer Fairs - Llanelli and Llangennech Toy and Train SaleOur excellent niche show in West Wales at this very fine Centre which offers a special & unique atmosphere. 45 tables operated by top UK traders with lots of quality stock on offer and with very keen pricing - everything is there to be bought. Just one mile from J48 of the M4.Llangennech Community Centre, Off Hendre Road, Llangennech, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Chris Dyer Fairs
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Chris Dyer Fairs - Llanelli & Llangennech Toy & Train SaleLlangennech Community Centre,
Off Hendre Road, Llangennech, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

Our excellent niche show in West Wales at this very fine Centre which offers a special & unique atmosphere. 45 tables operated by top UK traders with lots of quality stock on offer and with very keen pricing - everything is there to be bought. Just one mile from J48 of the M4.

2018031820180318Europe/LondonPlymouth Diecast Club - ToyfairA very popular event, with a friendly atmosphere. Always a good selection of toys from all the different genres, Diecast, Model railways, Sci Fi and more!!. The venue is all on one level, including the toilets and cafe facilities. Admission £1, Free for Children. Excellent disability access and free parkingJan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, Devon Plymouth Diecast Club
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Plymouth Diecast Club - ToyfairJan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Scott Business Park,
Beacon Park Road, Plymouth, Devon

A very popular event, with a friendly atmosphere. Always a good selection of toys from all the different genres, Diecast, Model railways, Sci Fi and more!!. The venue is all on one level, including the toilets and cafe facilities. Admission £1, Free for Children. Excellent disability access and free parking

Well established event with over 80 tables selling Toy Cars, Commercials, Buses and Trains old and new plus lots of other collectibles. Bring along your unwanted toys to sell. A popular event for collectors and now in its 27th year. Both stall rents and admission prices held at 2017 rates.

Wootton Bassetts dedicated evening toy and train collectors fair - just off the High Street. Free parking and homemade catering!

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2018032420180324Europe/LondonChris Dyer Fairs - Oswestry Toy and Train SaleBig collector's event on the borders of England and North Wales. 80 tables. Loads of free car parking, good refreshments, level and easy access. Close to all of Wales and to the English Midlands, North West etc. Located just off the main A5 trunk route and one mile from Oswestry town centre and the preserved railways etc. Noted as a quality event.The Pavilion, Oswestry Show Ground, Park Hall, Oswestry, Shropshire Chris Dyer Fairs
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Chris Dyer Fairs - Oswestry Toy & Train SaleThe Pavilion, Oswestry Show Ground,
Park Hall, Oswestry, Shropshire

Big collector's event on the borders of England and North Wales. 80 tables. Loads of free car parking, good refreshments, level and easy access. Close to all of Wales and to the English Midlands, North West etc. Located just off the main A5 trunk route and one mile from Oswestry town centre and the preserved railways etc. Noted as a quality event.

2018032520180325Europe/LondonChris Dyer Fairs - Llandudno Toy and Train SaleOur regular show but in this great new venue, located near the sea-front at Llandudno and with masses of free parking in the Centre's large car park. We will use all four main rooms in this fine and modern venue and an excellent local caterer will be in attendance to operate the café.Craig Y Don Community Centre, Queen's Road, Llandudno, Conwy Chris Dyer Fairs
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Chris Dyer Fairs - Llandudno Toy & Train SaleCraig Y Don Community Centre,
Queen's Road, Llandudno, Conwy

Our regular show but in this great new venue, located near the sea-front at Llandudno and with masses of free parking in the Centre's large car park. We will use all four main rooms in this fine and modern venue and an excellent local caterer will be in attendance to operate the café.

Cornwall's only dedicated toy fair, normally on the last Sunday of alternate months; but we do have another one on 27/05/18. We fill the whole of the centre with new and pre-loved railway items; die cast vehicles; dolls; teddy bears; sci-fi; lego; books; games; construction kits; and other childhood memorabilia.

Up to 250 stalls available with some of the countries top dealers in attendance selling the best in collectable toys. Many obsolete early tin plate toys and models available for sale, along with lots of obsolete Corgi and Dinky toys. Model Railway items in abundance, new and quality used. Also Sci-Fi, Lego, SCALEXTRIC, Transformers etc. Early Bird ticket from 8am £10.00. Light refreshments available throughout the day. U16 free with full paying adult. Call us on 01373 452857 or try 07917 1

2018032720180327Europe/LondonSRP Toyfairs - Tonbridge Evening Toy and Model Collectors FairEvening Toyfair Tonbridge for Tunbridge Wells. Trains in popular brands and scales, diecast buses and lorries to scale and size, collectible vintage and classic toys. Good selection of books, and other toys, action man, meccano dependent on stallholders as vary at each event. Close to rail station and use superstore/high street car park so plenty of places to visit before and after event. U15 accompanied children free. Contact organiser for relastically priced table fee if you wish to sellAngel Centre, Angel Lane, Tonbridge, Kent SRP Toyfairs
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SRP Toyfairs - Tonbridge Evening Toy and Model Collectors FairAngel Centre,
Angel Lane, Tonbridge, Kent

Evening Toyfair Tonbridge for Tunbridge Wells. Trains in popular brands and scales, diecast buses and lorries to scale and size, collectible vintage and classic toys. Good selection of books, and other toys, action man, meccano dependent on stallholders as vary at each event. Close to rail station and use superstore/high street car park so plenty of places to visit before and after event. U15 accompanied children free. Contact organiser for relastically priced table fee if you wish to sell

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2018032820180328Europe/LondonTownsend Toy and Train Fairs - Burton Upon Trent Toy and Train FairOne of the longest established swapmeets, with a warm welcome and really friendly atmosphere.Excellent access, good major road links, super town centre venue with excellent public transport(Bus and rail).Free parking.Accomp.U/16's free.Refreshments, (Incl, home made cake).Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down "Memory Lane".Plenty of bargains, always a good selection of rail, die-cast & themed, both new & used, from a wide range of regular, knowledgeable tradTown Hall, King Edward Place, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire Townsend Toy and Train Fairs
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Townsend Toy & Train Fairs - Burton Upon Trent Toy and Train FairTown Hall,
King Edward Place, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire

One of the longest established swapmeets, with a warm welcome and really friendly atmosphere.Excellent access, good major road links, super town centre venue with excellent public transport(Bus and rail).Free parking.Accomp.U/16's free.Refreshments, (Incl, home made cake).Buying, selling or just having a nostalgic trip down "Memory Lane".Plenty of bargains, always a good selection of rail, die-cast & themed, both new & used, from a wide range of regular, knowledgeable trad

Close to Superstore, near to Selsdon Park. Local buses no. 412 stops outside hall or nos. 64 and T33 from East Croydon Station. The opportunity to buy, sell or swop or obtain valuations on your old traditional toys, i.e. Cars, buses and trains. Also the opportunity to purchase the latest models. Please contact us if you have any queries.

For trains in popular brands and scales, diecast buses and lorries to scale and size, collectible vintage and classic toys. Good selection of books, and other toys, action man, meccano dependent on stallholders as vary at each event. U15 accompanied children free.

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2018033020180330Europe/LondonBarry Stockton Fairs - Southport Train and Toy Collectors FairThis established event is now a firm favourite with collectors and enthusiasts of new and pre-owned Model Railways, Diecast Toys, Scalextric, Model Soldiers, Trade Cards, Books etc. and is held in a well lit, ground floor Leisure Centre Sports Hall. Why not bring the family and make a day out of it to this popular seaside resort with its many attractions.Splash World, Dunes Leisure Centre, Esplanade, Southport, Merseyside Barry Stockton Fairs
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Barry Stockton Fairs - Southport Train and Toy Collectors FairSplash World, Dunes Leisure Centre,
Esplanade, Southport, Merseyside

This established event is now a firm favourite with collectors and enthusiasts of new and pre-owned Model Railways, Diecast Toys, Scalextric, Model Soldiers, Trade Cards, Books etc. and is held in a well lit, ground floor Leisure Centre Sports Hall. Why not bring the family and make a day out of it to this popular seaside resort with its many attractions.

Please note: If you are travelling a long distance it may be worth checking ahead to confirm event dates and times. THE UK Model Shop Directory have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information however, no liability is accepted for any damage, costs, injury or financial loss of any kind incurred as a result of reliance on the information or opinions provided.